Celebrate the 4th of July in Pensacola: Events, Fireworks & Festivities
We hold this truth to be self-evident: that the Pensacola Bay Area is the place to be on Independence Day.
The Pensacola Experience
Local Stories to Read on the Beach
An insider's guide to Pensacola
Enjoy A Fun and Safe Beach Trip
Famed for its soft white sand, emerald-hued waters, and a carefree, easy-going atmosphere, Pensacola's beaches have long been a favorite, family-friendly beach destination that locals cherish and newcomers embrace.
An Insider’s Guide to the Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show
Home is where our (Blue) Angels are! Want to experience the Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show when it takes to the skies the second week of July? Here are a few insider tips so you can maximize the fun.
7 “Cool Pools” to Upgrade Your Vacation in Pensacola
Nothing’s better than soaking up sunshine at a poolside tiki bar sipping on a piña colada while the kiddos make their fifth lap around the lazy river. Whether you want to make the most of your family vacation or spruce up your weekend stay, these 7 cool pools will bring relaxation to the next level.
All Stories
Insider Tips
10 Things You Must Do on a Trip to Pensacola
Whoever said Pensacola only has white sandy beaches, must have never read our take on the top 10 "to do's" on a trip to the Bay Area! Check out everything Pensacola has to offer starting here.
Trip Ideas
6 Tips for the Perfect Girls Getaway on the Beaches of Pensacola
There’s nothing like a girls-only weekend getaway or vacation to relax, recharge and have fun. I have recently had my share of girls’ getaways and am currently planning my bachelorette party, so I feel like I have the inside scoop to give on the best ways to plan a girls' getaway in Pensacola. Read below for my favorite tips and tricks on the best girls’ getaway in Pensacola.
Adventure
25 Fun, Free Things to Do in Pensacola
Some of the best things in life are free, and this is certainly true in the Pensacola Bay Area. Here's a list of 25 fun, free things to do in Pensacola.
Local Charms
Things to Explore and Tips to get you Aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola
Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola is often called the cradle of naval aviation, as close to 60,000 students – most of the members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard – begin their careers in flight training at the Pensacola-area base each year.
Events
Celebrate the 4th of July in Pensacola: Events, Fireworks & Festivities
We hold this truth to be self-evident: that the Pensacola Bay Area is the place to be on Independence Day.
Taste
Top 12 Fine-Dining Restaurants You Need to Try in Pensacola
No vacation to Pensacola is complete without a night on the town, including visits to some of Pensacola’s finest dining establishments.
Events
Five Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss Pensacon in February
Pensacola has a vibrant and active nerd culture scene all year long, but for one weekend a year in February, it really takes over the city. That’s when pop culture fever arrives as Pensacon returns, turning a trip to Pensacola into an out-of-this-world experience.
Insider Tips
Enjoy A Fun and Safe Beach Trip
Famed for its soft white sand, emerald-hued waters, and a carefree, easy-going atmosphere, Pensacola's beaches have long been a favorite, family-friendly beach destination that locals cherish and newcomers embrace.
History
10 Places in Pensacola to Honor and Celebrate Black History
Read along to find all the places to honor and celebrate black history in the Pensacola Bay Area.
Events
Celebrate Twelfth Night — Pensacola’s Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration
The Saturday after New Year's Day always signifies the start of Pensacola's vibrant Mardi Gras season, and it all starts with a festive street party taking over downtown.
History
Step Back in Time at Historic Pensacola Village & Explore Hands-On History
You're driving east on Zarragoza Street in Downtown Pensacola, you notice that as soon as you cross Tarragona Street, it's like you are driving back in time. You officially entered Historic Pensacola Village - where it's perfectly normal to see a man in colonial costume carving the better part of a musket, or a costumed woman cooking over a fire.
Beaches
’Tis the Season for Shelling! Four Tips to Finding the Best Seashells in Pensacola
For the serious shell enthusiasts to the casual beachcomber, shelling along Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore is a time that is looked forward to all year with excited anticipation. On any given morning, after the night's high tide has come and gone, the Gulf has left a shoreline littered with gifts for the shell-seekers.
